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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joe R. Bates

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Roosevelt County, New Mexico

Honored By

Jesse R. Beck

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE ARMY ON JUNE 9, 1943. SAILED FOR THE PACIFIC IN JANUARY 1944. FOUGHT ON NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES, LUZON AND JAPAN. SPENT 23 MONTHS OVERSEAS WITH THE CAVALRY DIVISION. DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 19, 1945.